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16th August 2023, 09:55 PM
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A bit of fun
So how many can you get, no using google!!!!
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
2. Who wrote the novel "1984"?
3. In which city is the famous ancient landmark, the Colosseum, located?
4. What is the chemical symbol for the element silver?
5. Which famous scientist developed the three laws of motion?
6. What is the world's largest ocean?
7. Who painted the famous artwork "The Persistence of Memory"?
8. Which mammal is capable of sustained flight?
9. In Greek mythology, who was the goddess of wisdom and warfare?
10. What is the largest species of shark?
11. Which river is the longest in Africa?
12. What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?
13. Who wrote the classic novel "Pride and Prejudice"?
14. Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
15. What is the largest internal organ in the human body?
16. Which musical instrument has 88 keys?
17. In Roman mythology, who is the god of wine and celebration?
18. What is the chemical symbol for the element carbon?
19. Who wrote the tragedy play "Othello"?
20. What is the smallest bone in the human body?
21. Which gas gives carbonated drinks their fizz?
22. What is the world's tallest flowering plant?
23. Who is known as the "Queen of Pop"?
24. In which year did the Titanic sink after hitting an iceberg?
25. What is the unit of electrical resistance?
26. Which Shakespearean play features the characters Rosalind and Orlando?
27. Which famous physicist developed the theory of quantum mechanics?
28. What is the primary component of natural gas?
29. Which ancient wonder was a monumental tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh?
30. Who is the author of "The Great Gatsby"?
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16th August 2023, 09:59 PM
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Re: A bit of fun
Good one James, i have 25 so far , i did not look on the Net either!
Racking my Brians for the rest now !
Cheers
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17th August 2023, 03:10 AM
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Re: A bit of fun
Be careful how you rack your Brians Doc, - it could be painful.
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